Beasts, Men and Gods - Hardcover

by Ferdinand Ossendowski (Author), Lewis Stanton Palen (Introduction by)

Beasts, Men and Gods is a non-fiction book written by Ferdinand Ossendowski, originally published in 1922. The book is a memoir of Ossendowski's experiences during his travels through Siberia, Mongolia, and China in the early 20th century. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of Ossendowski's journey. The first part, ""Beasts"", describes his encounters with wild animals and the challenges of surviving in the harsh Siberian wilderness. The second part, ""Men"", is a detailed account of the various peoples and cultures he encountered on his travels, including the Mongols, Buryats, and Chinese. The final part, ""Gods"", explores the spiritual and mystical beliefs of these cultures, including shamanism and Buddhism.Throughout the book, Ossendowski provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and animals he encounters, as well as his own thoughts and reflections on his experiences. He also touches on larger historical and political events, such as the Russian Revolution and the Chinese Civil War.Beasts, Men and Gods has been praised for its vivid and engaging writing style, as well as its insights into the cultures and traditions of Central Asia. It remains a popular travelogue and historical account of the region to this day.1922. Dr. Ossendowski was a man of long and diverse experience as a scientist and writer with a training for careful observation which should put the stamp of accuracy and reliability on this chronicle. Only the extraordinary events of these extraordinary times could have thrown one with so many talents back into the surroundings of the �������cave man������� and thus gave to us this unusual account of personal adventure, of great human mysteries and of the political and religious motives which were energizing the �������Heart of Asia.�������This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.